Extra Measures

The United Church has a long commitment to education. Access to education for everyone, regardless of income, is an essential part of securing greater justice, broad-based participation in society, and the eradication of poverty. The United Church, working with global partners, believes education is a basic human right and the foundation of an informed and involved society.

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• Order the Extra Measures Kit for colourful backgrounders

Current Projects

Los Quinchos—Nicaragua

Project code: EMCLA1

Based in the capital city of Nicaragua, Managua, Centro Escolar Rodolfo Rodríguez Alvarado (Los Quinchos) provides education and skills training for children who support their families by working as street vendors. Give $1,000 to $30,000 to help the street children of Nicaragua get an education.

• Download a bulletin insert [PDF: 1 p/157 KB] on this project.
• Learn more about Los Quinchos.

What Your Money Can Do

• $1,000 supports the building of 1/10 of a classroom
• $10,000 supports building one classroom
• $30,000 supports building a pavilion of three classrooms

• Donate to this project now!

Methodist Church of Haiti

Project code: EMCLA2

Education was the top priority of partners meeting in Haiti after the earthquake. "With schools, you build communities," church leaders said. Give $500 to $25,000 to help the children of Haiti get an education.

• Download a bulletin insert [PDF: 1 p/154 KB] on this project.
• Learn more about the Methodist Church of Haiti.

What Your Money Can Do

• $500 supports a primary or secondary school student attending school for one year
• $3,000 supports the Professional Training Centre for teachers for one year
• $25,000 would fully support the rebuilding of a school

• Donate to this project now!

Karl Lévêque Cultural Institute

Project code: EMCLA3

The Karl Lévêque Cultural Institute (ICKL) is supporting rural education in Haiti, rebuilding schools, and providing infrastructure. Give $100 to $25,000 to provide children in rural Haiti with an education.

• Download a bulletin insert [PDF: 1 p/158 KB] on this project.
• Learn more about ICKL.

What Your Money Can Do

• $100 supports new books and other materials for one student
• $1,000 supports a teacher's salary for three months
• $25,000 is enough for reconstruction of a school in a rural zone

• Donate to this project now!

To donate by cheque, mail your cheque, payable to The United Church of Canada, to:

• The United Church of Canada
  Philanthropy Unit – Extra Measures
  3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
  Toronto, ON  M8X 2Y4
• * Please be sure to note the project code on the face of your cheque.

Contact People in Partnership to learn more about these projects.